Location
Spain
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Pebble
Best season
April to October
About Playa Amarilla
Playa Amarilla is a small, wild beach on the undeveloped coast west of Bolnuevo in Mazarrón (Murcia), on the stretch running towards Puntas de Calnegre. Its name, 'yellow beach', comes from the colour of the rock in the cliff behind it. It is a narrow strip, roughly 110 to 200 metres long and about 12 metres wide, made mostly of rounded pebbles with little sand, and posidonia seagrass washes up on the shore. Waves are usually moderate. The Spanish Naturist Federation lists it as a nudist-tradition beach, and local guides describe it as a nude beach. It is one of a chain of coves along this coast used for nude bathing, including La Grúa, Cala Leño, Cala Desnuda and Barranco Ancho, and a coastal track linking them is popular with walkers and mountain bikers. There are no services of any kind, no shade and no lifeguards, so carry water, food and a sunshade. Mazarrón's long naturist reputation also rests on nearby Cueva de Lobos in Bolnuevo.
Getting there
Since July 2017 most of the coastal track west of Bolnuevo has been closed to motor vehicles, so the beach is reached on foot or by bike from Bolnuevo along the dirt track. Allow for a walk of some length in the heat and bring plenty of water. There is parking in Bolnuevo. The pebbly shore and unpaved track make it unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Legal context
Nudity is not prohibited on Spanish beaches; FEN lists Playa Amarilla as a nudist-tradition beach and local media call it a nudist beach. No official designation document was found (2026). Motor vehicles are banned from most of the access track.
Naturism at Playa Amarilla sits under Spain's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Spain public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 37.5602, -1.3308
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I drive to Playa Amarilla?
No. Since 2017 the coastal track from Bolnuevo is closed to most motor traffic; walk or cycle in.
Is it sandy?
Mostly pebbles with little sand.
Are there other nude coves nearby?
Yes: La Grúa, Cala Leño, Cala Desnuda and Barranco Ancho lie along the same coast.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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